Better Luck (LOVE) Next Time

*** Inside a famous club in Makati

Billy Garcia, a famous model, is celebrating his 24th birthday. His friends are all cheering for him and congratulating him for the success of a brand he was modeling for.

"Thanks guys! Pero hindi lang to celebration ng birthday ko, I would also like to commend my best friend, Chris, for his success in London! Cheers!!!"

Nagulat si Chris, hindi nya akalain na sasabihin pa ni Billy sa iba nilang friends ang tagumpay nya sa London. Ngumiti na lamang sya sa mga ito at nagtaas na din ng bote ng beer. Lingid sa kaalaman ng lahat, may mapait na nangyari kay Chris sa London, at ito ang kakambal ng tinamasa nyang tagumpay...

Chris Guzman is a genius photographer. He was 18 years old when his father sent him to New York to hone his craft in photography. He was scouted by famous companies for his unique attack and style on taking pictures. At 23, he went to London to work for multibillion companies. He lived there for a year and after that, decided to settle in the Philippines and open his own photography studio. The thing about Chris is, he won't just take a picture. He needs to feel the connection between his subject and himself in able for him to take a superb photo.

*** Somewhere in a private subdivision

"Bilisan mo Kris, late na tayo!" nagmamadaling sabi ni Jaz sa phone.

"Oo, malapit na nga oh! Eto na eto na nagpapark na!" binaba ko na ang phone. Nasa harapan na ako ng mansion nila Jaz.

Sumilip si Jaz sa gate, she's wearing a black tuxedo dress pantsuit at bagay na bagay sa kanya ito.

"Kris! Lika muna sa loob.." sabi ni Jaz.

"Ha?? Akala ko ba nagmamadali tayo? Binilisan ko pa pagddrive ko muntik pa ako mahuli for over speeding!" medyo yamot kong paliwanag. Wala na pala akong kausap dahil pumasok na si Jaz sa loob ng mansion! Haaayyy, kung di lang kita best friend!

Wala na akong choice. Sinundan ko si Jaz sa loob ng bahay nila.

"Krisss!!!!!" sigaw ng mommy ni Jaz, si tita Amy.

"How have you been?!?!?! Are you ready to take my offer?!?!?! Oh I'm so excited!!!!" Sabay yakap nya sakin at halik sa magkabila kong pisngi.

"Hi tita!, I've been good po," I smiled at her sweetly. "Tita Amy, ayan ka na naman ha, diba sabi ko sayo pagiisipan ko po muna.."

She pouted like a little girl. "Please Kris be my model!!! Kaya mo ba akong tiisin? Di kaba naaawa sakin?" She made her famous puppy dog eyes.

"Haay, tita Amy, sige na nga pero just this once okay?" I gave up, I know it's a lose-lose situation for me.

"YESSSS!!! Thank you Kris, Thank you!!!!" Tita Amy jumped with joy, "I'll have my secretary contact you soon for the details okay? Love you Kris!" And she was gone like the wind.

Feeling ko na set up ako ng mag-ina ah? Teka nga, asan na ba si Jaz...

"Hey girl friend!" as if on cue, biglang sumulpot ulit si Jaz.

"Sinet up mo ko sa mommy mo no?" tanong ko kay Jaz.

"Ito naman, sorry na! Pag bigyan mo na si mommy. Alam mo naman na matagal ka na nyang gustong kuning model!" Pag e-explain ni Jaz.

"Eh ano pa nga ba? Naka oo na ako.." my defeated response..

"Okay, yun naman pala! Moving on, ito isuot mo" Jaz said, carrying with her a sexy piece of black Herve Leger dress (NURIA CUTOUT NOVELTY ESSENTIALS DRESS) to be exact.

"Wow! As if naman malakas loob ko na mag suot ng ganyan!" angal ko kay Jaz.

"Kris, hindi pwedeng black pants at white polo shirt lang suot mo dun! It's a luxurious club and may dress code!" she said as she rolled her eyes at me.